Worker, Life Safety Systems

Overview

The Life Safety Systems Worker performs Fire Extinguisher inspections, provides the Technicians with assistance in support of the Testing and Inspection Shop, and the repair and maintenance shop. The Life Safety Systems Worker at all times will exemplify the Facilities Core Values of Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Respect and Sustainability, while modeling and reinforcing the associated behaviors with their peers and follow all University safety rules and regulations at all times.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Perform Fire Extinguisher Inspections according to NFPA 10.
• Assist technicians with the inspection & testing of life safety systems and equipment, may be assigned to other shops occasionally as a helper.
• Perform other duties as assigned including overtime and emergency work.
• Assist in material handling and delivering of materials and clean-up of completed projects.
• Keep vehicles and job sites in clean and professional condition.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a high school diploma or possess a GED.
• Properly and safely use the tools of the trade, (ladders, battery load tester, smoke detector performance tester), and safely carry out all assigned tasks.
• Assist technicians as helper to inspect & test life safety systems.
• Capable of carrying step ladders up or down several flights of stairs and be capable of working off step and extension ladders.
• Must have a baseline level computer literacy with, or the ability to learn Abode Reader, Maximo Work Orders, Tigerspace basics.
• Capable of working with others on a team, yet be able to take on responsibility and function independently.
• Be an organized, self-starter who is capable of working extended periods independently.
• Be able to read and interpret basic Tigerspace drawings.
• Able to work with other trades personnel and customers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to drive University vehicles (van/truck).
• After-Hour Emergency Response: Must be able to respond to after normal business hour emergencies and incidents as needed, and on short notice.
• All Facilities Employees are considered essential and are expected to be available to work as directed by the department during emergencies and certain campus events.

Interactive Tasks:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment with demonstrated flexibility and composure.
• Model our core value of Teamwork by developing internal and external partnerships to better accomplish goals; maintains good working relationships with co-workers, superiors and public.
• Show our core value of Innovation in support of the department, encouraging creativity, sharing valued remarks, and demonstrating perseverance with recommendations to management.
• Practice our core value of Integrity by performing job duties in accordance with University and departmental policies and procedures, professional standards and practices and in accordance to relevant laws, regulations and practices.
• Demonstrate our core value of Inclusiveness by representing strong employee morale and cultivating a culture of inclusion and fairness.
• Show our core value of Respect when representing the university or department during campus activities, customer service, or other topics of general interest to the public or University Community; maintains appropriate attendance in the workplace by keeping tardiness and unplanned absences to a minimum.  
• Model our core value of Sustainability while performing work duties such as waste removal, product usage, and interacting with the campus community encouraging good recycling habits.
• Collaborate with the University community and promote healthy working relationships on a regular basis through professionalism and courtesy. 
• Create a safety culture by modeling safe behavior, regularly participating in scheduled Safety Huddles, demonstrating safe work practices, and serving as an ambassador on safety matters. 
• Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demands: The following skills are necessary to work in any of the job classifications within the Testing & Inspection Shop of the Department of Site Protection:

• stand or walk up to 2 hours at one time, up to